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Israel Blasts UN Over Stalled Gaza Humanitarian Aid

5/15/2025

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Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon slammed the UN for dismissing a US-supported humanitarian aid initiative designed to stop Hamas from seizing aid in Gaza. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aims to assist 1.2 million people by the end of the month, yet worries about funding and oversight linger. Meanwhile, UN officials sound the alarm over an impending famine as aid continues to be stalled.

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Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon slammed the UN for dismissing a US-supported humanitarian aid initiative designed to stop Hamas from seizing aid in Gaza. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aims to assist 1.2 million people by the end of the month, yet worries about funding and oversight linger. Meanwhile, UN officials sound the alarm over an impending famine as aid continues to be stalled.